We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Danielle Hall – Passion The Lioness
When I’m gone, I don’t want people to just remember my face. I want them to remember my heart. Remember my kind and loving spirit. Remember how I made them feel seen, loved, and valued. Remember the way I gave, even when I had little left to give. I want people to think of me and feel warmth, to say, “She was genuine. Read more>>
Warren Mckamey
“When I’m gone, I hope people say I broke generational curses. I hope they say I broke the mold, that I didn’t follow the script or wait for permission, I marched to the beat of my own drum and I made it happen. Read more>>
Ireshia Brown
That I always went out of my way to help others in anyway I could & that I always made it a point to never take NO as answer when the answer is rightfully yes. Read more>>
Janet Marsh
I hope people say that I was a woman who never gave up—someone who turned pain into purpose and dreams into reality. I want to be remembered as a woman who loved deeply, gave generously, and always tried to leave people feeling better than she found them. Read more>>
Breakfield and Burkey
Breakfield and Burkey both hope that we will be remembered as honorable people and were consumate storytellers that helped them deal with the digital world we live in today. Read more>>
Rekesha Pittman
I want people to say that I made other people realize and achieve their dreams. I always say, ‘Once you become an author, you will never be unAUTHORized!’ I want to be remembered for being a champion of excellence–not for self–but for the legacy that is to follow. What we do for ourselves can open a door of hope and achievement for someone else. Read more>>
Ashley Agan
Maya Angelou said people don’t remember what you did or said but rather how you made them feel. My hope is that I am known for making people feel cared for, seen and validated. I want to be remembered as a someone who lived fully, loved large, and took risks. I hope to have lived a life with meaning. Read more>>
Irene Avramidis
That I was living my faith. That I.was passionate about whatever I did. Hiw happy I.always was and grateful always. Also, the love I had for people and my church. It’s my church that I have gotten fully involved in. I am a part of many different ministries and it’s where God has lead me. I feel total contentment serving my Lord and community. Read more>>
Terri Hoover
I hope that people remember that I loved them and that doesn’t always mean that we will agree on everything. I have a core staff that I/we have been able to rub up against one another and knock off the barnacles so to speak and go back to work. We don’t hold grudges, just say what you gotta say and go back to work. Read more>>
Steven Shackelford
That I was one of the greatest creative minds that ever lived. And a good man. Read more>>
Sonny Reza
I hope people tell a story of how I followed my own interests and passions and found ways to incorporate my strengths and the strengths of people I know. I also hope that people tell a story of how I was willing to make adjustments as I grew and as my industry changed, and how I never quit. Read more>>
Jessica Molina
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy; what I’ll leave behind and how I’ll be remembered. I don’t plan on having children, but I still feel a deep responsibility to carry forward the lessons and stories passed down to me from the generations before. Read more>>
Crystal Logan
How no matter what came my way I never fully gave up. For a while I think I did mostly give up. I was in a dark and depressed place. I was tired, and honestly I still am. But I didn’t give in and refuse to. It took time but I found something I can do. And what I do matters. Read more>>
